My husband found this in his grandparents’ house. It looks like keys but doesn’t open any door in the house, and it’s quite old. What could it be?

little metal key came in.

If your husband discovered one of these curious objects in his grandparents’ house, there’s a good chance he has uncovered a small piece of recreational history. But what exactly did it do, how was it used, and why did so many families keep one around?

What Is a Vintage Roller Skate Key?

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A roller skate

key is a small metal tool designed to adjust certain older types of roller skates. Although it may resemble a miniature house key or an unusual